Development Intern
Location: US, NY, New York City
Department: Development
Salary range: 0-0
Employment type: Other
Required experience: Internship
Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
Function: Administrative

Company profile:
About ECHOING GREEN:  Echoing Green unleashes next generation talent to solve the world's biggest problems. Founded in 1987 by global growth equity firm General Atlantic, Echoing Green has invested over $33 million in seed funding in nearly 600 social entrepreneurs (Echoing Green Fellows) and their innovative organizations across the globe. Recognized Echoing Green Fellows include the founders of Teach For America, City Year, One Acre Fund, The Global Fund for Children, and SKS Microfinance. Through its three Fellowship programs, Echoing Green annually supports nearly seventy social entrepreneurs to accelerate the impact of their ventures.In addition to its Fellowship programs, Echoing Green takes an ecosystem approach to reach over a million people seeking to define their role in making the world a better place. Work on Purpose, Echoing Green’s signature program for 18-35 year olds who want to make an impact, leverages the life and work lessons of Fellows to equip these change agents to build purposeful lives and careers, while the Social Investment Council program emboldens emerging business leaders to drive social change.Echoing Green's field-building contributions include an impact investing initiative to grow investments in double- and triple-bottom line enterprises, and a bevy of thought-leadership articles and reports to strengthen the social entrepreneurship movement. Visit #URL_1912e551906cc97c1bdfc7f8a45cc874abebe0db248f141d906277d8dbc7be79# for additional information.

Job description:
ABOUT THE POSITION: The Development Intern will aid Echoing Green’s development team with key administrative duties and provide event support. S/he will work closely with members of the team to create reports, conduct research, support event logistics, and maintain aspects of our Salesforce database.This is an unpaid internship.  Echoing Green, however, will work within the guidelines of the candidate’s university or college (should it be approved by the institution) to support efforts toward receiving academic credit. IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate is a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is interested in non-profit management and/or fundraising. S/he is  willing to commit an entire semester (January-May) with an opportunity to continue longer if schedule permits.  The ideal candidate enjoys taking initiative and working in a collaborative work environment.The intern’s core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Working collaboratively with Development Coordinator to perform routine administrative dutiesResearching projects to build out the development team’s revenue pipelineInputting data into Echoing Green’s Salesforce databaseSupporting the Senior Events Associate in material creation for development events, as well as vendor relationship tracking, and other special events projects 

Requirements:
Belief in Echoing Green's mission and  an interest in social entrepreneurshipInterest in non-profit development or fundraisingCollege junior or seniorProven track record of maturity and ability to take responsibilityDetail-oriented, flexible, and a quick learnerAbility to work independentlyExcellent computer skills, including MS Office and the internetA Plus:Knowledge of the non-profit sectorAdministrative and/or other internship experience

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